RG2 7LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7LZ

RG2 7LZ, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 7LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7LZ, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7LZ area, explore the RG2 7LZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG2 7LZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lower Meadow Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Lawns with total crimes: 5
  • Staverton Road with total crimes: 3

RG2 7LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.39-18.18%
Vehicle crime52.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4283.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.70-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.90-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.3945.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9057.14%
Other theft42.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.70-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6566.67%
Public order23.69100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4212.50%
Other theft12.210.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Public order41.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.42-28.57%
Public order22.46-50.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.370.00%
Public order43.440.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 202416
April 202411
March 20247
February 202415
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Meadow Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Lawns
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cherry Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Litton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1